Interior Design

1. Above - Light grey is a great colour for the exterior of a house. If you have other out buildings in view, keep the same colour palette. Since my little art studio was finished, it has meant an entire shake up of my rather tired deck and "lawn-less" back garden. In fact, I now realise more than ever how the patio/deck and garden definitely need to be an extension of your indoor living. This means a great flow from indoors to outdoors, the style of outdoor furniture, landscaping and those all important finishing touches as seen in the patio and pool area of this Californian home. Today's feature home has an overall plan, each section flows seamlessly into the next. The design is by  Talianko Design Group .  I love the colour chosen for the exterior of the house, it is very similar to my own home, maybe this was why I was initially drawn to it. I find soft, muted greys restful, especially if they have the slightest hint of green to them. I am not a fan of blue or mauve b...

Photo by Lindye Galloway Design A little traditional, a little modern... No offence to those who feel a farmhouse should be shabby chic or rustic, a new trend has evolved, a mix of tradition meets contemporary, I call it "modern farmhouse", and it's here to stay. This easy to live with style is not so much a trend but a lifestyle which can easily be adapted to the suburbs.  The bedroom image above is the perfect example of modern farmhouse style. Shiplap walls and wooden floorboards can be found in many old Farmhouses, however this new build retains tradition and mixes it with more contemporary pieces with its interior design. A luxurious wrap-around velvet headboard is an up-to-date look, paired with clean lined iron and wood side tables the space definitely leans towards modern farmhouse. The addition of the concertina wall lights reflect back to 'traditional'. Modern farmhouse is a mix of old and new, whether this be an authentic farmhouse with more contemporar...